Persian flavours
Reviews describe authentic flavours, freshly cooked dishes and well-prepared kebabs, with the kubideh earning especially strong praise.
Iran Zamin Restaurant
Dubai Marina
Iran Zamin is a Persian restaurant in Dubai Marina serving traditional Iranian dishes in a relaxed setting beside the water. Reviews especially highlight kubideh and sangak bread, while outdoor seating, Marina views, shisha and occasional live music add to the evening experience.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,882 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Marina views
Waterfront seating and views over Dubai Marina give the meal a scenic backdrop, particularly from the outdoor tables.
Large portions
Several diners found the portions generous; one said a main and side could likely be shared.
Strong starters
The feta salad, hummus, moutabal, tabouleh and mixed appetiser platter are among the more consistently praised parts of the menu.
Breakfast option
The breakfast for two was described as tasty, plentiful and more than enough, with a calm ambience for a daytime visit.
Evening entertainment
Some diners enjoyed the live music and singers, which can add atmosphere to dinner or a special event.
What to Eat at Iran Zamin Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Iran Zamin Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Iran Zamin Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Appetiser platter Net +1
“The appetiser platter was splendid with both the eggplant ghassemi were really good.”
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“The appetiser platter was splendid with both the eggplant ghassemi were really good.”November 2025
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Bbq platter Net +1
“Tried their BBQ platter. The meat is of good quality! so juicy and tasty 🥰 would definitely recommend this place for Iranian food ❤️”
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“Tried their BBQ platter. The meat is of good quality! so juicy and tasty 🥰 would definitely recommend this place for Iranian food ❤️”April 2025
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Betinjanet appetiser Net +1
“Food was so good had the Kobidye and Betinjanet appetiser and doogh drink. Highly recommend!”
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“Food was so good had the Kobidye and Betinjanet appetiser and doogh drink. Highly recommend!”October 2025
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Breakfast for two Net +1
“We ordered "breakfast for two". The food was nice and more than enough.”
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“We ordered "breakfast for two". The food was nice and more than enough.”January 2026
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Dizi Net +1
“Delicious Persian food! Dion was an excellent server. Some of the best Persian food I’ve had and I’m married to one! Would recommend the dizi.”
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“Delicious Persian food! Dion was an excellent server. Some of the best Persian food I’ve had and I’m married to one! Would recommend the dizi.”October 2025
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Eggplant ghassemi Net +1
“The appetiser platter was splendid with both the eggplant ghassemi were really good.”
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“The appetiser platter was splendid with both the eggplant ghassemi were really good.”November 2025
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Feta salad Net +1
“The feta salad and hummus is a must - just delicious.”
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“The feta salad and hummus is a must - just delicious.”May 2026
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Gheymeh Net +1
“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”
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“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”May 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Every bite of the grilled chicken was bursting with flavor — tender, moist, and kissed by just the right amount of char from the grill.”
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“Every bite of the grilled chicken was bursting with flavor — tender, moist, and kissed by just the right amount of char from the grill.”September 2025
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Kebab Net +1
“Without the doubt, best kebab in Dubai is served in IranZamin Restaurant! Great place for a casual lunch or an awesome night out with their fabulous singers and live music! We always have a great time here specially with Mr.Dion in the house!”
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“Without the doubt, best kebab in Dubai is served in IranZamin Restaurant! Great place for a casual lunch or an awesome night out with their fabulous singers and live music! We always have a great time here specially with Mr.Dion in the house!”August 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Kebab skewers Net +1
“Chicken, lamb, salmon, kebab skewers were so tender, actually most tender i have ever eaten.”
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“Chicken, lamb, salmon, kebab skewers were so tender, actually most tender i have ever eaten.”November 2025
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Kobidye Net +1
“Food was so good had the Kobidye and Betinjanet appetiser and doogh drink. Highly recommend!”
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“Food was so good had the Kobidye and Betinjanet appetiser and doogh drink. Highly recommend!”October 2025
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Kubideh Net +1
“I had the most delicious meal at Iran Zamin Restaurant — and the kubideh was nothing short of spectacular! From the very first bite, the flavour was rich, juicy, and perfectly seasoned — truly one of the best kebabs I’ve had in Dubai.”
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“I had the most delicious meal at Iran Zamin Restaurant — and the kubideh was nothing short of spectacular! From the very first bite, the flavour was rich, juicy, and perfectly seasoned — truly one of the best kebabs I’ve had in Dubai.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“We had lamb chops and mutton barg, which were good.”
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“We had lamb chops and mutton barg, which were good.”August 2025
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Mix apetizer Net +1
“Also mix apetizer was amazing.”
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“Also mix apetizer was amazing.”November 2025
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Mix grill Net +1
“I recommend mix grill, so you can taste everything because you have to!”
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“I recommend mix grill, so you can taste everything because you have to!”November 2025
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Moutabal Net +1
“Everything was traditional and I had some of the best sangak bread! it had the best toasty taste with sesames. I loved the crispy parts of the bread and all the starters were very good- moutabal, tabouleh, hummus… The view and atmosphere are wonderful.”
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“Everything was traditional and I had some of the best sangak bread! it had the best toasty taste with sesames. I loved the crispy parts of the bread and all the starters were very good- moutabal, tabouleh, hummus… The view and atmosphere are wonderful.”February 2026
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Mutton barg Net +1
“We had lamb chops and mutton barg, which were good.”
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“We had lamb chops and mutton barg, which were good.”August 2025
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Nun khamei Net +1
“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”
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“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”May 2026
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Saffron rice Net +1
“The saffron rice was a nice addition and added to the overall taste of the meal.”
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“The saffron rice was a nice addition and added to the overall taste of the meal.”August 2021
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Safron ice cream Net +1
“The Safron Ice Cream desert is really great too.”
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“The Safron Ice Cream desert is really great too.”February 2026
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Salmon Net +1
“Chicken, lamb, salmon, kebab skewers were so tender, actually most tender i have ever eaten.”
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“Chicken, lamb, salmon, kebab skewers were so tender, actually most tender i have ever eaten.”November 2025
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Sangak bread Net +1
“Everything was traditional and I had some of the best sangak bread! it had the best toasty taste with sesames. I loved the crispy parts of the bread and all the starters were very good- moutabal, tabouleh, hummus… The view and atmosphere are wonderful.”
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“Everything was traditional and I had some of the best sangak bread! it had the best toasty taste with sesames. I loved the crispy parts of the bread and all the starters were very good- moutabal, tabouleh, hummus… The view and atmosphere are wonderful.”February 2026
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Shish kebab Net +1
“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”
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“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”May 2026
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Tabouleh Net +1
“Everything was traditional and I had some of the best sangak bread! it had the best toasty taste with sesames. I loved the crispy parts of the bread and all the starters were very good- moutabal, tabouleh, hummus… The view and atmosphere are wonderful.”
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“Everything was traditional and I had some of the best sangak bread! it had the best toasty taste with sesames. I loved the crispy parts of the bread and all the starters were very good- moutabal, tabouleh, hummus… The view and atmosphere are wonderful.”February 2026
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Tahdig Net +1
“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”
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“Tonight me and my wife visited Iran Zamin, had shish kebab, tahdig, gheymeh and for dessert we ordered nun khamei honestly the best in Dubai. Ms. Generose was wonderful tonight, thank you.”May 2026
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Zereshk polo ba morgh Net +1
“I was craving Zereshk Polo BA Morgh, and managed to reach here at my lunch break.Tasty good quality person food and I received a welcoming face the manager and a good service from Dion and Honerine.”
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“I was craving Zereshk Polo BA Morgh, and managed to reach here at my lunch break.Tasty good quality person food and I received a welcoming face the manager and a good service from Dion and Honerine.”December 2025
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Doogh drink Net +1
“Food was so good had the Kobidye and Betinjanet appetiser and doogh drink. Highly recommend!”
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“Food was so good had the Kobidye and Betinjanet appetiser and doogh drink. Highly recommend!”October 2025
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Tea Net +1
“enjoyed the tea especially and the marina side views .”
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“enjoyed the tea especially and the marina side views .”January 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Beef tikka Net −1
“Appetizers were the best part of the food, so delicious, main courses not really, beef tikka was hard and chewy and many things missed flavor and seasoning!”
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“Appetizers were the best part of the food, so delicious, main courses not really, beef tikka was hard and chewy and many things missed flavor and seasoning!”August 2024
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Tikka meals Net −1
“I ordered delivery (two Tikka meals with rice) and the total was 250 AED, which is extremely expensive for what you get. The food arrived cold, the meat was tough and chewy, and it had a strange, unpleasant smell. Definitely not worth the money. Won't be ordering again.”
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“I ordered delivery (two Tikka meals with rice) and the total was 250 AED, which is extremely expensive for what you get. The food arrived cold, the meat was tough and chewy, and it had a strange, unpleasant smell. Definitely not worth the money. Won't be ordering again.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try outdoors. Choose an outside table if available: reviewers specifically mention the Marina Walk and waterfront views as part of the experience.
Ask guidance. The menu is extensive, so ask for help choosing if you are new to Persian food; one diner found recommendations useful.
Allow parking time. Leave extra time to park or consider arriving by another route, as one reviewer found parking difficult.
Share portions. Consider sharing a main with a side: one diner found the portions very big and said one meal could probably serve two.
Order mix grill. For a first visit, the mix grill is a practical way to sample chicken, lamb, salmon and kebab skewers in one order.
Consider breakfast. The breakfast for two was reported as plentiful, making it worth considering for a relaxed daytime meal rather than only dinner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Iris Blue
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven kebabs
Kebab quality is not completely consistent: one diner found the beef tikka hard and chewy, while another called the food average overall.
Delivery quality
One delivery order arrived cold, with tough meat and an unpleasant smell, so takeaway results may not match the stronger dine-in reports.
Restroom upkeep
A long-time customer reported flies and a restroom that was not clean or properly maintained during one visit.
Parking difficulty
Parking can be inconvenient around the Marina location, according to one returning diner.
Repetitive music
One review criticised the same low-quality tracks playing for two to three hours, although other diners enjoyed the live music.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
250 AED
two Tikka meals with rice
“I ordered delivery (two Tikka meals with rice) and the total was 250 AED, which is extremely expensive for what you get”Google review · July 2026
220aed per person
Nowruz buffet
“It coasted us 220aed per person for a buffet with variety of foods, from cold starters, salads, to warm main courses”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Iran Zamin is a Persian restaurant in Dubai Marina where the main draw is traditional Iranian food with a waterside setting. Reviews mention kubideh, shish kebab, gheymeh, zereshk polo ba morgh and dizi, while sangak bread, hummus and mixed appetisers are useful starting points if you are exploring the cuisine. The breakfast for two is another option and was described as plentiful.
The setting varies by table and visit. Outdoor seating overlooking the Marina Walk is a recurring highlight, and some diners enjoy the live singer or live music; another review found the indoor design simple and the music repetitive. Service is often described as attentive and helpful, though one review was less positive about staff friendliness.
Portions can be large enough to share, and the mix grill lets you sample chicken, lamb, salmon and kebab skewers. There is also shisha and card games for a more leisurely evening. Parking around Dubai Marina can be difficult, so allow time.
Food feedback is mostly strong but not uniform: one delivery arrived cold with tough meat, and another diner found beef tikka hard and chewy. A reported Nowruz buffet cost 220aed per person with drinks included, while a separate delivery order of two Tikka meals with rice totalled 250 AED—useful examples, not a current price list.